As we dive into this first week in March, we will continue to look at ways that nature changes during the year. We will read about where animals go during the cold weather in a play called, Where Are My Animal Friends? and will continue to practice sequencing. The class will reflect on prior knowledge while we read this and other stories throughout the week.

Our phonics skills for the week will focus on the comparative endings -er and -est (taller, tallest). Ask your child to tell you about our reasons for doubling (or not doubling) the consonant on a base word before adding these endings. We will also look at the -dge ending (edge).

Learners will continue their work in understanding place value and comparing numbers. We will increase our understanding of these concepts and our expertise in the use of the greater than (>), less than (<), and equals (=) symbols.

Spelling words:

bigger biggest

faster fastest

slower slowest

shorter shortest

sadder saddest

way could

Conferences:Thank you to families who have already signed up for a Parent/Teacher conference. There are many times still available on Friday, March 17th(this is a no school day - but your child can certainly come along with you). I also have times open on the 15th, 19th, and 21st . To sign up for a meeting time, please go to my schedule on Signupgenius. If you do not have internet access, please send in a note with your child or give me a call at school (432-6956).